By © Leandro Neumann Ciuffo We are delighted to welcome the Istituto di Promozione Umana – Fondazione Mons. Francesco Di Vincenzo into the network of the Routes of the Olive Tree. Based in Enna, in the heart of inland Sicily, the Foundation stands as a living legacy of Mons. Francesco Di Vincenzo — a priest, …
At the heart of the Mediterranean sails an extraordinary project, driven not only by the wind but by a strong and visionary idea: to mend the dialogue among the peoples bordering this ancient sea through culture, scientific research, and human connection. Founded in 2013 by writer and sailor Simone Perotti and cultural promoter Francesca R. …
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On Sunday, March 23, 2025, members of the Cultural Organization “Olive Tree Routes” carried out a research expedition as part of the ANIMA TERRA initiative. This initiative aims to revitalize rural villages at risk of depopulation due to demographic challenges and other difficulties. We visited four villages: Zevgolatio, Diavolitsi, Desilla (Municipality of Oichalia), and Hranous …
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7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites for 2025 Castle of Monemvasia, GREECE The Castle of Monemvasia is perched on a massive limestone rock with steep cliffs, projecting from the south-eastern coast of the Peloponnese, Greece. The rock is connected to the mainland by an isthmus and a bridge; this unique form provides for a double harbour …